India: 2025+ African Swine fever

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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...-mizoram-cross-1500/articleshow/120136910.cms

ASF resurgence: Pig casualties in Mizoram cross 1500
HC Vanlalruata / Apr 9, 2025, 23:47 IST

Aizawl: The number of pig casualties in Mizoram due to the resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) during this year has crossed the 1,500 mark (1,524) while the outbreak is still confined to the urban areas of four districts, covering 41 localities, with 479 pigs already culled.​..

 

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Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/amp/miz...-in-four-mizoram-districts-1200579-2025-04-17

Over 2,300 pigs dead from African Swine Fever in four Mizoram districts
Mizoram is grappling with an African Swine Fever outbreak, resulting in the death of over 2,300 pigs. The government is implementing measures to curb the virus's spread.​
Press Trust of India
Apr 17, 2025,
Updated Apr 17, 2025, 6:08 PM IST

A total of 2,357 pigs have died due to African swine fever in four Mizoram districts since March, an official of the state's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department said on Thursday.

After a hiatus of around three months, the fresh outbreak was first reported in Lawngtlai and Mamit districts in the western part of the state bordering Tripura and Bangladesh in the third week of March, she said.

Mizoram did not report any pig deaths due to ASF – a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs – for more than 80 days from December 24, 2024, till the second week of March this year.

“With 140 deaths reported on Thursday, a total of 2,357 pigs have so far died due to ASF and 788 others culled to prevent further spread of the disease,” the official said.​

The outbreak has affected 43 villages and localities in the four districts, with Lawngtlai and Siaha being the worst affected, she said. The ASF outbreak was first reported at Lungsen village in Lunglei on March 21, 2021...

 

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/african-swine-fever-outbreak-in-mizoram-pigs-9967601/

African Swine Fever outbreak in Mizoram: Over 3,000 pigs dead in 4 districts in last one month
In 2024, Mizoram incurred a loss of Rs 336.49 crore due to the African Swine Fever that killed 15,000 pigs, and nearly 24,200 pigs were culled for the prevention of the disease.
Written by Debraj Deb
Agartala | Updated: April 26, 2025 22:57 IST​

Over 3,050 pigs have died in four districts of Mizoram due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the last one month, said officials of Mizoram’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department on Saturday.

So far, 46 localities in four districts of the northeastern state – Siaha, Lawngtlai, Lunglei, and Mamit – have been declared as ASF-infected zones by the department.

Nearly 1,000 pigs were culled in these four districts to prevent the spread of the disease.

Of the four infected zones, Siaha district is the most affected, with the cumulative death toll of pigs at 1,651.

Officials stated that the hot climatic conditions and intermittent showers are favourable for the spread of the virus.​..

 

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Source: https://www.sentinelassam.com/north...n-barpeta-authorities-enforce-strict-measures

Assam: African Swine Fever Outbreak in Barpeta; Authorities Enforce Strict Measures
Diganta Baishya, District Magistrate (In-charge) of Barpeta, has invoked Section 16 of the Assam Epidemic Disease Act, 2023, to ban the sale of pigs, piglets, pork, and related products.​
Sentinel Digital Desk
17 May 2025, 1:17 am

BARPETA: The sale of pigs and pork was banned in Assam's Barpeta district on Friday following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Gahia village in the Sarukhetri development block...

 

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Source: https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/four-epicentres-of-african-swine-fever-found-in-assam

Four epicentres of African Swine Fever found in Assam
It is a matter of concern that, so far, four epicentres of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been recorded in the state. This has led to compulsory culling of pigs within a radius of the affected areas.​
Published on:
19 May 2025, 9:21 pm
Staff Reporter

Guwahati: It is a matter of concern that, so far, four epicentres of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been recorded in the state. This has led to compulsory culling of pigs within a radius of the affected areas.

According to sources from the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, the menace of ASF has been noted in the state every year since 2020. This year also, four epicentres of the disease have been discovered across the districts of Sivasagar, Kokrajhar, Sonitpur and Barpeta. The most recent affected district is Barpeta, and the local administration has banned the sale of pigs and their meat. Culling of pigs has been done in the Barpeta and Sonitpur districts as a precautionary measure, department sources said.​..

 

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Source: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2025/06/04/ces25-as-african-swine-fever.html


African Swine Fever detected in Assam village
PTI Updated: June 04, 2025 21:54 IST

​Morigaon (Assam), Jun 4 (PTI) African Swine Fever (ASF) cases have been detected in a village in Assam's Morigaon district, leading the administration to impose restrictions in the area on Wednesday.
The district administration has declared Daponibari village in Dharamtul area as an epicenter of ASF.
According to a directive, villages within one kilometre radius of Daponibari will be considered 'infected zones', while those within a 10-kilometer radius will be designated as 'surveillance zones'.​..

 

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Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/nagalan...ns-imposed-in-two-villages-1235805-2025-06-27

Nagaland: African Swine fever detected in Kohima; restrictions imposed in two villages
The Kohima District Administration has imposed strict containment measures following the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Sechü Zubza and Viswema villages.​
Loreni Tsanglao
Jun 27, 2025,
Updated Jun 27, 2025, 4:35 PM IST

The Kohima District Administration has imposed strict containment measures following the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Sechü Zubza and Viswema villages.

The notification, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, designates these areas as Infected Zones, while a 10-kilometre Surveillance Zone has been established around the affected sites to prevent further spread.​..

 

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Source: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/nation/african-swine-fever-case-detected-in-arunachal-pradesh

African Swine Fever Case Detected In Arunachal Pradesh The veterinary department in Longding has issued a public advisory to contain and control the spread of ASF.
PTI 02 Jul 2025, 06:33 PM IST i

A confirmed case of African Swine Fever has been reported from Luaksim village in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district on Wednesday, officials said. The case was detected after a blood sample sent for laboratory diagnosis at the National Research Centre on Pig in Assam's Rani returned positive, Kanubari Mobile Veterinary Unit veterinary officer Dr Ganno Tayeng said...

 

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Source: https://www.morungexpress.com/asf-outbreak-in-2-longleng-villages

ASF outbreak in 2 Longleng villages
Nagaland
3rd July 2025

DIMAPUR, JULY 3 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner of Longleng, W Manpai Phom has confirmed the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Pongching and Hamlikhong Villages. The confirmation came after a report submitted by the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer, Longleng.

The DC has declared the following areas under specific containment zones: Infected Zone: Pongching and Hamlikhong Villages, within a 1 km radius of the infected premises; Surveillance Zone: A 10 km radius around the infected site, excluding the 1 km Infected Zone.​..

 

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Source: https://eastmojo.com/news/2025/08/05/african-swine-fever-leaves-over-69000-pigs-dead-in-mizoram/


African Swine Fever leaves over 69,000 pigs dead in Mizoram
ASF has now become endemic in Mizoram, with vaccination seen as the only long-term solution
by Kimi Colney 12 hours ago


Aizawl: Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan with senior officials of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (AH&Vety.)

Department to review the state’s worsening African Swine Fever (ASF) crisis. Led by Secretary Lalsangliana, the team presented alarming figures and proposals to contain a disease that has plagued the state since 2021.

Expressing deep concern over the prolonged outbreak, the Governor emphasised that ASF is no longer a temporary threat but a persistent, endemic crisis requiring immediate and coordinated action. He acknowledged the department’s limitations and stressed the need for inter-departmental collaboration, central government support, and active public participation. The Governor assured full backing for proposals aimed at enhancing containment, compensation, and public awareness efforts.

According to a detailed presentation by Deputy Director Dr. Esther Lalzoliani, the first ASF case in Mizoram was detected in Lungsen village on March 21, 2021. Since then, a staggering 69,411 pigs have died, while another 52,194 have been culled to contain the spread. The outbreak has affected 11,382 households, resulting in an estimated economic loss of Rs 982.16 crore...

 

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Source: https://ukhrultimes.com/african-swine-fever-detected-in-kohima-district/

African Swine Fever Detected in Kohima district
By UT News Service -
August 12, 2025

​Kohima, August 12: In response to the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) at Kigwema and Mitelephe villages under Kohima district of Nagaland, the administration has issued an official notification declaring the affected regions as Infected and Surveillance Zones for control and containment of the disease...

 

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Source: https://www.babushahi.com/view-news...-African-Swine-Fever-cases-detected-in-Ajnala

Punjab: African Swine Fever cases detected in Ajnala​
By : Babushahi Bureau
First Published : Friday, Sep 12, 2025 08:15 AM​

Ajnala, September 12, 2025 (ANI): Several cases of African Swine fever have been detected in Ajnala, an offical said on Thursday.​..

 

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Source: https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2025/09/26/african-swine-fever-thrissur.html

African swine fever outbreak confirmed in Thrissur’s Mulankunnathukavu
Onmanorama Staff ...
Published: September 26, 2025 06:44 PM IST

Thrissur: An outbreak of African swine fever has been reported in Mulankunnathukavu panchayat of central Kerala, authorities confirmed on Friday. The disease was detected in pigs from the sixth ward following tests conducted at a government laboratory in Bhopal....

 

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Source: https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/af...break-confirmed-in-keralas-kottayam-district/



African swine fever outbreak confirmed in Kerala’s Kottayam district
As part of containment measures, pigs within the infected farm and the surrounding one-kilometre zone will be culled, in accordance with central guidelines.
South First Desk
Published Oct 05, 2025 | 10:33 AM ⚊ Updated Oct 05, 2025 | 10:33 AM

​Authorities have confirmed an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kumarakom grama panchayat in the Kottayam district of Kerala on Saturday, 4 October. The disease, known for its high fatality among pigs, was detected at a local farm on Saturday evening.

Following the confirmation, the district collector issued an order and declared a one-kilometre radius around the farm as an infected zone and a 10-kilometre belt as a surveillance area.​..

 

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Source: https://www.sentinelassam.com/north...ar-200-pigs-culled-in-dhitai-pukhuris-kakajan

African Swine Fever outbreak in Sivasagar 200 pigs culled in Dhitai Pukhuri’s Kakajan
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in Kakajan, Dhitai Pukhuri, causing widespread concern among local pig farmers.​
Sentinel Digital Desk
03 Nov 2025, 3:37 am

NAZIRA: An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in Kakajan, Dhitai Pukhuri, causing widespread concern among local pig farmers. Janamani Buragohain, a pig farmer, has lost around 200 pigs to the disease, dealing a significant blow to his livelihood...

 

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Source: https://northeasttoday.in/northeast...n-dhalai-district-nalkata-declared-epicenter/

Tripura: African Swine Fever Detected in Dhalai District; Nalkata Declared Epicenter
29th December 2025
Posted in Featured, Northeast, Tripura​

Agartala, December 29, 2025: African Swine Fever has been detected in pigs found dead under abnormal circumstances at the Regional Exotic Pig Breeding Centre in Nalakata, Dhalai district, prompting the Tripura Animal Resources Development Department to declare Nalakata as the epicenter of the outbreak and issue strict containment measures. Villages within one kilometre of the epicenter have been designated as the “infected zone,” while those within ten kilometres have been declared as the “surveillance zone.”...

 

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Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/mizoram...oars-found-dead-in-mizoram-1333682-2026-01-19

ASF outbreak: Wild boars found dead in Mizoram
Several wild boars were found dead in a forest area of Mizoram’s Serchhip district due to African Swine Fever (ASF), an official said on January 19.​
India TodayNE
Jan 19, 2026,
Updated Jan 19, 2026, 8:28 PM IST


Story highlights

African Swine Fever confirmed in wild boars in Mizoram's Serchhip district.
ASF first detected in Mizoram in March 2021, causing significant pig deaths.
Over 72,000 pigs have died and nearly 53,000 culled due to ASF in Mizoram.

Several wild boars were found dead in a forest area of Mizoram’s Serchhip district due to African Swine Fever (ASF), an official said on January 19.

The carcasses of around 20 wild boars were spotted near Thentlang village by local residents, who alerted the state Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, the official said.

Bone marrow samples were collected from the carcasses and sent for laboratory testing, which confirmed the presence of ASF on January 16, she said.
Locals claimed that carcasses of wild boars had been noticed in the Thentlang area since the first week of December last year.

Officials said that wild boar deaths have been reported sporadically in different parts of the state since the ASF outbreak was first detected in Mizoram in March 2021.​..

 

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Source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/articl...ne-fever-outbreak-prompts-urgent-measures?amp


Alert in Chhattisgarh: African Swine Fever Outbreak Prompts Urgent Measures
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, leading to the culling of 83 pigs as a preventive measure. Authorities have declared a 1-km infected zone around the farm and a 10-km surveillance zone. ASF is a highly contagious viral disease among pigs with no treatment or vaccine.
Devdiscourse News Desk| Durg | India
Updated: 07-04-2026 20:17 IST | Created: 07-04-2026 20:17 IST

​A confirmed outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) at a private pig farm in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, has led to immediate action by local authorities. Officials reported the need to cull 83 pigs to prevent further spread of the virus, known for its high contagion among livestock.

The outbreak surfaced after pigs in Mudpar village began dying at an alarming rate. The farm's owner contacted veterinary officials on April 1, prompting a rapid response from a veterinary team. Samples were taken for testing and confirmed ASF positive by April 6, triggering containment efforts.​..